1. Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil stink, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
2. The heart of the wise is to his right, and the heart of the fool is to his left.
3. Even as the fool walks along the way, his heart lacks sense and tells everyone what a fool he is.
4. If a ruler’s spirit rises up against you, do not leave your post, for composure allays great offences.